Alexis. (Book vi. § 8, p. 358.)
The rich Aristonicus was a wise
And prudent governor; he made a law
To this intent, that every fishmonger,
Having once fix'd his price, if after that
He varied, or took less, he was at once
Thrown into prison, that the punishment
Due to his crimes, still hanging o'er his head,
Might be a check on his rapacity,